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Mesquite

Pop. 515·204th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Mesquite, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,437/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$528
Rising (Monthly)
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Mesquite · $1,437
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 9% below what Mesquite's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,437/mo
Expected by trend
$1,574/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,137
2 BR
$1,336
3 BR
$1,675
4 BR+
$2,148
Research median
$1,336/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,244/yr
At $1,437/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mesquite, TX is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children.

Population
515
Median income
$72,537
Median age
21.1
Renters
89.8%
Age distribution
49.5%
22.1%
15.9%
Under 1849.5%
18–3422.1%
35–5415.9%
55–642.9%
65+9.5%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
31.3%
100%
White31.3%
Hispanic100%
Education (25+)
55.4%
32.6%
No HS diploma55.4%
HS diploma32.6%
Some college12%
Housing tenure
89.8%
Owner10.2%
Renter89.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mesquite, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,129 → $1,437
up 27.3%
Income
$-666,666,666 → $72,537
down 100.0%
Population
181 → 515
up 184.5%
Renter share
53.3% → 89.8%
+36.5 pts
Bachelor's+
0% → 0%
+0.0 pts
Median age
42.4 → 21.1
-21.3 yrs

Rent in Mesquite, TX has climbed 27.3% since 2021, going from about $1,129 per month to roughly $1,437 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Mesquite, TX now reports about $72,537, up from $-666,666,666 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 127.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 181 to 515 between 2021 and 2024, a 184.5% change. About 89.8% of households rent today, against 53.3% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Mesquite, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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By apartment size

Mesquite rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mesquite. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Mesquite, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mesquite is $1,437/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,085/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,336/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,137/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,675/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($72,537/yr), Mesquite ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mesquite an affordable city for renters?

Mesquite is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,437/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($72,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mesquite falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mesquite?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,437/mo in Mesquite. The local median household income is $72,537/yr, meaning the typical Mesquite household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mesquite?

Rent in Mesquite has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Mesquite neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Mesquite are 75150 ($1,296/mo), 75149 ($1,642/mo), and 75181 ($2,785/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Mesquite is $1,437/mo.

How does Mesquite rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Mesquite is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #204 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,437/mo.

What percentage of Mesquite residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 89.8% of Mesquite households are renters, while 10.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Mesquite has a strong rental market.

How does Mesquite rent compare to the national average?

Mesquite's median rent of $1,437/mo is $528 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #204 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,437/mo, rent takes ~24% of Mesquite's median household income ($72,537/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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